Jonathan K wrote:2009 Four Gates Cabernet Sauvignon. I believe this wine will be better in 6 months to a year but I will never know because I will be out.

Jonathan:Thanks for the heads-up. Benyo only allocated me one bottle of the CS so based on your suggestion, I'll wait a year before opening it.

It's not like the 09 Cab Franc that either needs plenty of air or to be held for a year, the CS is drinking pretty well now but will probably improve. I have one (maybe 2) bottles left that won't see 2013 so I'll post back when I have it again.

Jonathan - you meant the 2007 Cab Franc - yeah the Cab Franc is released at the same cadence as his Merlot, as they are grapes from his vineyard, which are highly acidic and take time to calm down. Much like French grapes/wines.

Also, I agree that the 2007 Franc is not ready still. Enjoyable now, but only after two hours of decanting. The 2009 Cab is lovely now - just be ready to open it an hour ahead of time - no need to decant.

Had a pleasant surprise last night in the store tasting. Teperberg Malbec 2009- Needed a few hours to open up, but at 79 nis, I thought it was great wine. Fuller bodied then previous vintages. On the flip side, had a Avnai Choshen Odem Syrah 2009. Gotta say, not impressed for the price (119 nis). Found it to be a little bit on the lighter side of Syrah.

Adam N wrote:On the flip side, had a Avnai Choshen Odem Syrah 2009. Gotta say, not impressed for the price (119 nis). Found it to be a little bit on the lighter side of Syrah.

Hi Adam, have you (or anyone else, please don't be shy ) tasted already Avnei Hachoshen Yahalom 2009? I really wonder how does it compare to the previous vintages that were magnificent and if it's ready for drinking.

David Raccah wrote:Jonathan - you meant the 2007 Cab Franc - yeah the Cab Franc is released at the same cadence as his Merlot, as they are grapes from his vineyard, which are highly acidic and take time to calm down. Much like French grapes/wines.

Also, I agree that the 2007 Franc is not ready still. Enjoyable now, but only after two hours of decanting. The 2009 Cab is lovely now - just be ready to open it an hour ahead of time - no need to decant.

David

Oops!! Did I get the vintage wrong? I was doing it from memory. Thanks for the correction and I agree about both wines.

Adam N wrote:On the flip side, had a Avnai Choshen Odem Syrah 2009. Gotta say, not impressed for the price (119 nis). Found it to be a little bit on the lighter side of Syrah.

Hi Adam, have you (or anyone else, please don't be shy ) tasted already Avnei Hachoshen Yahalom 2009? I really wonder how does it compare to the previous vintages that were magnificent and if it's ready for drinking.